Beitrag
Beitrag is a German noun (der Beitrag) that denotes a thing brought forward by someone to a shared project or discourse. The core sense is a contribution or input, but the term also covers related uses such as a newspaper or broadcast piece and a payment to a fund or social security system.
Etymology and forms: from tragen "to carry" with the prefix bei-, literally "something carried along." The noun
Usage in language: In everyday speech one speaks of "einen Beitrag leisten" to make a contribution, or
Contexts of payment: In social security and public funds, "Beiträge" are payments by individuals or organizations.